(July 2018)

The importance of user-centered design in performing background checks in child care

Abujarad, F., Desloge, A., Carslon, K., & Swierenga, S. J. (2018, July 19). The importance of user-centered design in performing background checks in child care. Paper and presentation at Human-Computer Interaction International, July 18-20, Las Vegas, NV.

(July 2018)

Defining the limits of technology-based tools for stroke patients and caregivers

Freddolino, P., & Swierenga, S., Woodward, A., Lounds, N., Fitzgerald, J., Coursaris, C. K., Hughes, A., Fritz, M., & Reeves, M. (2018). Defining the limits of technology-based tools for stroke patients and caregivers. Presented at Social Work, Education and Social Development Conference, July 4-7, Dublin, Ireland.

(June 2018)

IMPART Alliance: Supporting personal care aides key to increasing accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of home care

Abujarad, F., Luz, C., & Swierenga, S. J., (2018, June 23). IMPART Alliance: Supporting personal care aides key to increasing accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of home care. Poster presented at the AcademyHealth Conference, June 23-26, Seattle, WA.

(June 2018)

Ensuring a qualified long-term care workforce: Pilot study for pre-employment screening for in-home personal care workers

Abujarad, F., & Swierenga, S. J., (2018, June 23). Ensuring a qualified long-term care workforce: Pilot study for pre-employment screening for in-home personal care workers. Poster presented at the AcademyHealth Conference, June 23-26, Seattle, WA.

(May 2018)

A randomized trial of social worker led home-based case management to improve outcomes for caregivers of acute stroke patients during the transition period

Reeves, M., Woodward, A., Fritz, M., Freddolino, P., Coursaris, C., Swierenga, S., Nassiri, M, & Hughes, A. (2018, May 16). A randomized trial of social worker led home-based case management to improve outcomes for caregivers of acute stroke patients during the transition period. Presented at the 4^th European Stroke Organization Conference, May 16-18, 2018, Gothenburg, Sweden.

(May 2018)

Michigan collaborative for infant mental health research: Provides, consumers & evaluators working together to build an evidence base for IMH practice

Julian, M., Muzik, M., Rosenblum, K., Ribaudo, J., Brophy-Herb, H. E., Fitzgerald, H. E., Huth-Bocks, A., Jester, J., Lawler, J. M., Niec, L., Spicer, P., Stacks, A., Van Egeren, L., & Weatherston, D. (2018). Michigan collaborative for infant mental health research: Provides, consumers & evaluators working together to build an evidence base for IMH practice. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the World Association for Infant Mental Health, Rome, Italy.

(May 2018)

Father involvement in child development: Why do so many sons grow up to be so violent?

Fitzgerald. H. E. (May, 2018). Father involvement in child development: Why do so many sons grow up to be so violent? Invited address as part of Plenary Interface: Fathers and Sons (Moderator, R. Latia). Biennial meeting of the World Association for Infant Mental Health, Rome, Italy.

(May 2018)

Infant mental health and public policy

Weatherston, D., & Fitzgerald, H. E. (May, 2018). Infant mental health and public policy. In Invited Symposium on International Perspectives on Public Policy and Infant Mental Health (Chairs, H. E. Fitzgerald & C. Mcguire). Presented at the biennial meeting of the World Association for Infant Mental Health, Rome, Italy.

(April 2018)

Role of Public Service Institutes/Centers in Statewide Issues

Consortium of University Public Service Organizations, 2018 Annual Conference

(March 2018)

Community-Engaged Scholarship: Alignment for Success

Doberneck, D. M. (2018, March). Community-Engaged Scholarship: Alignment for Success. Old Dominion University. Norfolk, VA. March 25-29, 2018.

(March 2018)

Developing accessibility training strategies in higher education

Ismirle, J., Deaton, P. J., Swierenga, S. J., Schweitzer, J. H., & Pierce, G. L. (2018, March 21). Developing accessibility training strategies in higher education. Presented at the 33rd CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, March 19-23, San Diego, CA.

(March 2018)

Usability evaluation overview and interactive demonstration

Ismirle, J., & Swierenga, S. J. (2018, March 14). Usability evaluation overview and interactive demonstration. Class lecture presented to Media and Information 450: Human-Centered Technology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

(March 2018)

Usability evaluation overview and interactive demonstration

Ismirle, J., & Swierenga, S. J. (2018, March 13). Usability evaluation overview and interactive demonstration. Class lecture presented to Media and Information 845: Usability and Accessibility, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

(March 2018)

Teamwork to develop a website for children of parents with a mental illness

Riebschleger, J., Cavanaugh, D., Ismirle, J., & Swierenga, S. J. (2018, March 5). Teamwork to develop a website for children of parents with a mental illness. Presented at the Annual Research & Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Mental Health Conference, March 4-7, Tampa, FL. 

(March 2018)

Engaged Scholarship and Higher Education: Broader Impacts through Community Engagement

Fitzgerald, H. E. (Mar. 2018). Engaged Scholarship and Higher Education: Broader Impacts through Community Engagement. Lubbock, TX: Texas Tech University

(February 2018)

User-centered design and ADA compliance for websites and digital systems

Swierenga, S. J., & Pierce, G. L. (2018, February). User-centered design and ADA compliance for websites and digital systems. Presented at the Michigan Municipal Executives 2018 Winter Institute, Ann Arbor, MI.

(February 2018)

Grassroots Science Communication: When Graduate Students Train Fellow Students

Aurbach, E.L., Guerra, S., Dunietz, J., Cook, B., & Afsarmanesh, N. “Grassroots Science Communication: When Graduate Students Train Fellow Students” (2018)  Panel discussion presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Austin, TX. 

(February 2018)

User-centered design and ADA compliance for websites and digital systems

Swierenga, S. J., & Pierce, G. L. (2018, February). User-centered design and ADA compliance for websites and digital systems. Presented at the Michigan Municipal Executives 2018 Winter Institute, Ann Arbor, MI.

(January 2018)

Defining the limits of technology-based tools for stroke patients and caregivers

Freddolino, P., Swierenga, S., Woodward, A., Lounds, N., Fitzgerald, J., Coursaris, C. K., Hughes, A., Fritz, M., & Reeves, M. (2018). Defining the limits of technology-based tools for stroke patients and caregivers. Poster presented at International Stroke Conference (ICS), January 24-26, Los Angeles, CA.

(January 2018)

Improving transitions in acute stroke patients after they return home: Results of the Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial (MISTT)

Reeves, M. J., Fritz, M. C., Woodward, A. T., Freddolino, P. P., Coursaris, C. K., Swierenga, S., Nasiri, J., & Hughes, A. K. (2018). Improving transitions in acute stroke patients after they return home: Results of the Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial (MISTT). Presented at International Stroke Conference (ICS), January 24-26, Los Angeles, CA.

(January 2018)

Integrating web-based resources and social work case management: Preliminary results on website utilization from the Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial

Woodward, A., Freddolino, P. P., Nelsen, M., Swierenga, S., Coursaris, C. K., Fritz, M. C., & Reeves, M. J. (2018). Integrating web-based resources and social work case management: Preliminary results on website utilization from the Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial. Poster presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), January 10-14, Washington, DC.

(December 2017)

Tips for website usability testing with individuals with disabilities

Swierenga, S. J. & Ismirle, J. (2017, December 2). Tips for website usability testing with individuals with disabilities. Presented at the Michigan State University Accessible Learning Conference, East Lansing, MI.

(December 2017)

Integrating accessibility into design

Swierenga, S. J. & Pierce, G. L. (2017, December 1). Integrating accessibility into design. Presented at the Michigan State University Accessible Learning Conference, East Lansing, MI.

(November 2017)

2017 MSU Internet and Technology User Experience Survey

Pierce, G. L. (2017, November). 2017 MSU Internet and Technology User Experience Survey. Presented to the Michigan State University WebDev CAFE, East Lansing, MI.

(November 2017)

A Practical Guide to Science Communication

Aurbach, E.L. “A Practical Guide to Science Communication” (2017) Panel discussion presented at the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC.